Payroll & Employment

LAUNDYS SLAMMED OVER PERCEIVED PENALTY RATES CONFLICT

Posted on March 22nd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A prominent Sydney tabloid has attacked the Laundy group, particularly elected MP Craig Laundy, over a supposed conflict between long-defunct employee agreements and cuts to penalty rates. The Daily Telegraph claims Craig Laundy, elected to the western Sydney seat of

PENALTY RATE TWEAK MORE POLITICS THAN FAIR WORK

Posted on February 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After more than a year’s deliberation, the Fair Work Commission yesterday announced a mild and largely unpopular reduction to penalty rates for Sundays and public holidays. The rules dictating workers get loadings for working weekends and holidays have been in

THE GREAT CHEF SHORTAGE

Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
[caption id="attachment_8587" align="alignright" width="193"] Luke Butler[/caption] By Luke Butler – contributor Over the last 18 years in senior operational roles with large multi-faceted hospitality groups, and more recently as a pub owner in Surry Hills, I have seen a lot

PUB JOB POPULARITY A BLESSING AND CURSE

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Just as it has revolutionised the taxi and accommodation industries, technology is rapidly changing the way and efficiency with which employers and job-seekers meet. Research by tech-based employment service Workible shows hospitality is one of the most sought-after and devoted

HOTELS FOUND GUILTY OF UNDERPAYING BY FAIR WORK

Posted on May 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Some of the largest hotel brands in Australia have avoided court action over underpaying cleaning staff. Four and Five-star hotels Starwood (owner of Sheraton brand), Accor and Oaks Hotels were investigated following more than 7,600 calls from cleaners claiming to

PC REPORT WIN FOR HOTEL INDUSTRY

Posted on January 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Productivity Commission’s enquiry into Workplace Relations is complete, with big wins for the hospitality industry now in the hands of Federal Government. The enquiry was commissioned by the former Treasurer, and sought to assess the performance of the Workplace

PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REPORT “STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION” – AHA

Posted on August 5th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The AHA and industry bodies have largely embraced the Productivity Commission’s draft report recommending overhaul of penalty rates in hospitality and retail, and a restructured Fair Work Commission. [caption id="attachment_1749" align="alignright" width="203"] Stephen Ferguson, AHA National CEO[/caption] Speaking with PubTIC,

“WELL-BEING” MEASURES QUESTION WAGE RATES

Posted on July 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The OECD’s latest outlook on employment calls for review of minimum wages and government measures to address systemic unemployment and those stuck at the bottom of the jobs ladder. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) mission is to

HIRING OVERSEAS WORKERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on July 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Samantha Mondon is director of A.I.M Professional Business Support Services. She spoke with PubTIC about the current employment climate – in particular, the ups and downs of overseas workers.   We know how important it is to maintain the smooth